THE BLOG

Support, stories, and more for your motherhood journey.

Hey there! Welcome to our blog, your cozy corner where we dive into all things family, newborn, maternity, and baby photography. Being an experienced professional photographer in Ontario, I share practical tips, insights, and plenty of inspiration tailored for expecting mothers, new moms, and parents of Niagara Falls, Grimsby, and nearby areas. But wait, there’s more! My blog is not just about photography – it’s all about building a supportive community for new moms and parents, offering resources, encouragement, and a whole lot of virtual hugs. So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us on this beautiful journey of family and community.

It All Matters

If you are the parent of a newborn baby, I really need you to know this – you are amazing. You are doing an incredible job. Everything you’re doing is making a difference. In your newborn photo session with Reflections Photography, you will see just how much it all matters as you luxuriate in our effortless photography experience, and enjoy your…

Read More

What is Your Love Language?

More sneak peeks from our fall sunset sessions! And how your family photography can help you be more intentional about showing your love. How has the fall season been going for you? For so many people I’ve spoken to lately, the common answer seems to be that it’s been really nice getting back to “normal” and also, it’s been a…

Read More

Family Photography Through The Seasons

It’s been a beautiful season of fall family photography here at Reflections. Here is a glimpse at one family’s journey with me through several different seasons of their life. What Season is Your Family In? I have a question for you: If you were to give this chapter of your family’s story a title, what would it be? Would it be about big changes? Or…

Read More

First Birthday Photo Sessions

What can you expect during your child’s one-year photo session? Here are a few of the adorable moments I can offer your little one during your time at the Reflections of Life studio: A cake smash, a bubble bath, standing, sitting and movement photos, sibling play photos, minimalist toys, family snuggle photos, beautiful wardrobe and naturally…

Read More

How to Prepare for Motherhood During Your Pregnancy

Preparing for motherhood isn’t one neat and tidy transition. It’s the entire rearrangement of your life in stages, over weeks, months, and then years. But you can begin your preparation early. Having had four pregnancies myself, I found my maternity seasons an especially magical time to prepare my heart, body, and soul (and my house!) for…

Read More

A Mother's Day Letter to You

It’s almost Mother’s Day again. After another year of COVID-19 where many mothers have felt pushed to their limits like never before, I want us all to promise each other we will celebrate it well this year. Celebrate each other, celebrate with each other, and most importantly, celebrate yourself. Why? Because Mama, we all need a hot minute to…

Read More

Milestone Photo Sessions for Your Baby’s First Year

The first year of a child’s life is filled with incredible milestones of growth – so many “firsts” that you’ll want to make last. As your family’s memory keeper, I’m here to capture the continual unfolding of your family story. How? With milestone photoshoots and gorgeous heirloom photo albums to create throughout Baby’s first year…

Read More

What is Your Maternity Story? Tell it in Photos

Every maternity story is unique, and you deserve a photo session that reflects your journey. Your maternity photo session is an opportunity to savour the moments of your pregnancy while preserving the memories for yourself and your child in the future. In over 15 years of being a Niagara family, maternity, and newborn photographer, I have had…

Read More

To Those Who Inspire Us And Don't Even Know It

Let’s face it, we’ve all been critical of who we are. It is hard sometimes to feel confident if you are living in chaos. Some female entrepreneurs are balancing young families and careers we love. Some are just trying to get through each day making the people around us happy. There isn’t usually time for ourselves. We don't make getting our…

Read More

Mamas Are The Most Genuine Memory Keepers

I had a conversation this past week with a mother of three about photography. She received a gorgeous new camera for Christmas from her husband (obviously, he's a keeper!) and was worried about learning how to use it. Not just that though, she finally had the tools she needed to document her child's life...

Read More